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University of Massachusetts - Boston Salaries 2026

Updated October 2026

Based on 47 job posts analysed by AcademicJobs.com, the higher education salary benchmark.

Professors at UMB earn around $157,500.

Median posted pay by group.
Group	Current salaries	What this is
Executive	$110,000–$170,000	4 posts
Academic	$11,250–$157,500	54 posts
Administrative and professional	$11,250–$196,500	3 posts

Academic roles

Role	Current salaries	What this is
Assistant Professor	$87,525	20 posts
Tenure-track	$89,875	10 posts
Lecturer/Instructor	$63,750	7 posts
Associate Professor	$155,875	6 posts
Professor	$157,500	5 posts
Clinical Professor/Prof of Practice	$106,250	2 posts
Tenure	$128,125	2 posts
Adjunct Faculty	$11,250	1 posts
Visiting Professor	$80,000	1 posts

Posted pay at University of Massachusetts - Boston is grouped here by the role, not by one campus average.

A professor at UMB is paid around $157,500.

Lecturer and instructor posts sit around $63,750.

Assistant Professor accounts for the largest share of the 47 posts.

Administrative and professional is the highest paid of the groups with enough posts.

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Amounts use US dollars and were updated October 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

💵 What is the average salary at University of Massachusetts - Boston?

The median posted salary at University of Massachusetts - Boston is $85,870.

🎓 How much does a professor earn at University of Massachusetts - Boston?

Professors at University of Massachusetts - Boston earn around $157,500.

📚 How much do lecturers earn at University of Massachusetts - Boston?

Lecturers and instructors at University of Massachusetts - Boston earn around $63,750.

Professor median$157,50018% below the United States median

Lecturer median$63,75022% below the United States median

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Highest-paid roleProfessor, $157,500

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The University of Massachusetts Boston is a public research university with a dynamic culture of teaching and learning, and a special commitment to urban and global engagement. The university is nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban public universities. Our faculty and staff are committed to the university’s mission to serve both traditional and non-traditional student populations on our urban, public campus, located on the scenic waterfront with easy access to downtown Boston. By working as a member of UMass Boston’s team you will help in shaping the future of the university by applying your skills, talents, and expertise in the pursuit of our mission. UMass Boston requires all employees to be vaccinated and to confirm proof of their vaccination status. Exemptions from the vaccine requirement will be permitted only for qualifying religious or medical reasons.  UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA/504 Coordinator  Andrea Haas  at  or 617-287-5148.

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